MC Alumni Association Board Nomination

About the Maryville College Alumni Association (MCAA) Board

In collaboration with the Alumni Office, MCAA Board members help set the direction of MC alumni engagement, ensure MC’s continued well-being and work to sustain its foundation of excellence.

The MCAA Board is an advocacy board, focusing on alumni engagement and strategies to enhance the alumni impact on the College’s forward progress. Work by the board includes support of local alumni association chapters, presence on at campus events, supporting student endeavors through participation in educational, career and experiential opportunities. Additionally, the MCAA Board supports the work of the office of Institutional Advancement and the Division of Enrollment by participation in fundraising efforts and College promotion. Finally, the board serves to support the alumni award nomination process.

Responsibilities

The board meets twice per academic year – once in the spring, usually at Commencement and once in the fall. Attendance at each MCAA Board meeting is expected. Additional special sessions may be called, especially for specific committees.

MCAA Board members may be asked to represent MC on an ad hoc basis and are encouraged to participate in alumni and development activities when needed.

MCAA Board members must have a serious commitment to, and interest in, the work of the College.

To represent Maryville College and the Alumni Association in a positive and professional manner at all times and in all places. This may involve talking with prospective students, meeting with or calling other alumni, and attending College and alumni activities and programs whenever possible.

To assist Maryville College and the Alumni Association in identifying, cultivating, and involving alumni in areas such as hosting alumni events, student recruitment, student mentoring, job placement and more.

To financially support Maryville College on an annual basis.

In return, MCAA Board members can expect:

Their time to be used efficiently for tasks and projects directly related to Maryville College and the Alumni Association's goals.

Support, resources, and regular communication from Maryville College.

Recognition and acknowledgement for their service and commitment to Maryville College.

Networking opportunities with other Maryville College alumni and friends committed to the future of the College and the Alumni Association.

Membership

MCAA Board membership is limited to 9 members for each of 3 board class years. This does not include officers or chapter representatives.

Each MCAA Board member serves a three-year term. Members may be invited to serve a second three-year term. When a board member leaves prior to completion of their term, members selected to complete the term will be eligible for reappointment for a full term.

Board membership attempts to reflect the population of the alumni in all areas including, but not limited to, age, gender, race, location, etc. in order to have a diverse cross-section of representation.

Eligibility

MCAA Board members are representative of Maryville College’s diverse alumni body. While member’s personal and professional backgrounds vary, all are passionate about MC, proven leaders with a history of professional achievement or civic involvement, and tireless volunteers dedicated to the College and its work. To be eligible to serve on the MCAA Board, candidates must be alumni of Maryville College (defined as having a degree or having completed a minimum of three or more semesters in a degree-granting program). Current faculty, staff or students, are not eligible.

Qualifications

To be considered a qualified candidate for the MCAA Board, the applicant will have demonstrated much of the following:

Note to Nominators:

Comprehensive information is critical in creating a qualified pool from which to choose the incoming Alumni board members. Nominators are asked to discuss the MCAA Board Nomination with the nominee before submitting a nomination. Please review the questions on the Nomination Form with nominees so the answers are accurate and complete (print questions here). Additionally, let the nominee view the guidelines above to determine if an MCAA Board position is appropriate for them. Finally, one letter of recommendation is required and may be uploaded below.

The following items must be submitted in order for your nomination packet to be complete:

Completed MCAA Board Nomination Form (below)

A copy of the nominee’s resume, CV, LinkedIn profile url, professional summary, etc.

1 letter of support from an individual other than the nominator.

Deadlines: Nominations are due Oct. 1 for consideration in the follow year's admittance to the Board. Nominees not chosen for the following board cycle will be retained as nominees for two years from the date of nomination.

We appreciate your efforts to nominate potential members for the MCAA Board. Maintaining Maryville College's high standards of excellence, each nomination will be reviewed thoroughly to determine the best fit for the Board and the College.

NOMINEE INFORMATION

First Name *

Last Name *

Class Year

Major

Occupation (current or former if retired)

Street Address

Address (City & State)

Email

Phone Number

NOMINEE QUALIFICATIONS

Please list any special recognition/accomplishments while a student. *

Professional Awards/Recognition/Accomplishments: *

What skills or expertise, including current MC volunteer leadership, professional experience, and/or other board experience, would the candidate bring to the MCAA Board? *

In what ways has the candidate actively promoted MC, its students, and its alumni? *

Please explain why this candidate would be an asset to the MCAA Board and to the Maryville College. *

Why are you nominating this candidate? *

List family members of nominee who are also MC alumni (if applicable)

SUPPORTING NOMINATORS

Supporting Nominator #1 First & Last Name *

Supporting Nominator #1 Email

Supporting Nominator #2 First & Last Name *

Supporting Nominator #2 Email *

Two or more additional letters of support may be substituted for including names for support above. They can be uploaded below or emailed to alumni@maryvillecollege.edu.

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